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• Man pleads guilty to stealing $100K in bikes from Lance Armstrong storage unit

  21-11-2024 23:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man was sentenced Oct. 10 related to the December 2023 theft from Lance Armstrong’s storage unit where more than $100,000 in bikes and equipment were stolen.According to Travis County court documents, 34-year-old Ethan Harms pleaded guilty to theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000, a third-degree felony, and burglary of a building, a state jail felony.Harms was sentenced to 42 months of community supervision for each charge. Records showed the sentences woul
  
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• KBVO Game of the Week: La Vernia keeps it away from Austin LBJ, grinds out 13-10 win in 4A-DI 2nd round

  21-11-2024 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — La Vernia's power running attack prevailed in the Bears' 13-10 win over Austin LBJ in a Class 4A Division I football second-round playoff game Thursday at Matador Stadium in Seguin.Operating almost solely from a shotgun-wing formation, the Bears held possession with bruising backs Sean Garza and Ty Carter. Carter scored on a 1-yard run for the Bears' only touchdown and Luke Green kicked two field goals. Texas high school football playoffs: Second round matchups, times, site
  
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• KBVO Game of the Week: Austin LBJ's high-octane offense takes on run-heavy La Vernia

  21-11-2024 23:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans of offense should make their way to Seguin on Thursday and check out two of the most prolific scoring teams in the Class 4A Division I second round.Austin LBJ has lit up the scoreboard this year, averaging 52.1 points per game en route to an 11-0 record while La Vernia employs a power run game out of a spread formation to rack up 41.2 points per game.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsle
  
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• Travis County DA reveals threats against him, reasons for security requests

  21-11-2024 23:13 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County District Attorney's Office provided details Thursday surrounding the nature of the threats allegedly made against District Attorney Jose Garza, and the reasons the Travis County Commissioners Court authorized county funds to be transferred to the DA's office for Garza's security.In total, the Commissioners Court authorized $115,000 — $64,000 of which was used to improve security at Garza's personal home, according to a press release."According to Cou
  
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• These Texas cities among best for Gen Z workforce, study finds

  21-11-2024 22:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — As more Gen Zers enter the workforce and homebuying market, a new study from MoneyGeek outlined which cities offer "financially thriving" opportunities for some of the nation's youngest earners.MoneyGeek's analysis reviewed data from 138 cities across the U.S. that were home to 100,000 or more residents. Evaluated criteria included income, homeownership rates, young adult population levels, student loan burdens and access to entertainment.The study found portions of the Wes
  
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• Governor's orders raise concerns over Chinese threats

  21-11-2024 22:57 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With four executive orders from Gov. Greg Abbott coming down back-to-back, we wanted to know about indirect implications from them."You know, it's really interesting on the timing," said. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston. "I'm not really sure of what to make of it because many of the things the governor talks about are things we've know about for years, if not decades." Texas universities required to punish antisemitic rhetoric in free speech policies"If nothing, maybe it's because
  
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• Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in Israel-Hamas fighting

  21-11-2024 21:41 via kxan.com
  
  THE HAGUE (AP) — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza.
  The warrants said there was reason to believe Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have used “starvation as a method of warfare” by restricting humanitarian aid and have intentionally ta
  
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• Hawaiian Airlines to end Austin-Honolulu nonstop flights in March 2025

  21-11-2024 21:40 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hawaiian Airlines will no longer fly directly between Austin and Honolulu in March 2025, an airline spokesperson told KXAN Thursday.As of March 27, passengers will have to make a connection in San Diego, Seattle or another airport, the spokesperson said.The change will allow Hawaiian to redeploy planes elsewhere in their network. Alaska Airlines purchased Hawaiian in a deal that completed in September. While operating as one company, the two brands will be kept separate."As
  
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• Some worry Hays County ESD shake-up will lead to service slips

  21-11-2024 21:10 via kxan.com
  
  HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – After a Hays County Emergency Services District decided to break with San Marcos Hays County Emergency Medical Services (SMHCEMS) – the largest provider of emergency services in the county – some are concerned this may lead to gaps in services. North Hays County EMS – which primarily serves Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Henly – decided to terminate its contract with SMHCEMS, citing the area's explosive growth and concern over
  
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• Carmen Llanes Pulido requests recount in Austin mayoral race, Watson says request is illegal

  21-11-2024 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been edited to reflect the 11 precincts are only in Williamson County. The video above shows coverage from when current Austin Mayor Kirk Watson was declared the apparent winner in the Austin mayoral race.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Second-place candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido says she's officially filed a petition to request a recount in the Austin mayoral race in 11 precincts inside Williamson County. But Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says that partial recount request, isn't
  
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• Carmen Llanes Pulido requests recount in Austin mayoral race, petition 'defective'

  21-11-2024 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: This story has been edited to reflect the 11 precincts are only in Williamson County. The video above shows coverage from when current Austin Mayor Kirk Watson was declared the apparent winner in the Austin mayoral race.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Second-place candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido says she's officially filed a petition to request a recount in the Austin mayoral race in 11 precincts inside Williamson County. But Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says that partial recount request is ille
  
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• Carmen Llanes Pulido requests recount in Austin mayoral race

  21-11-2024 20:06 via kxan.com
  
  Editor's Note: The video above shows coverage from when current Austin Mayor Kirk Watson was declared the apparent winner in the Austin mayoral race.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Second-place candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido officially filed a petition to request a recount in the Austin mayoral race Thursday in 11 Travis County precincts and Williamson County."Given the razor thin margin, and the number of irregularities in this election cycle, it's critical that we ensure every vote is counted and I owe
  
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• HHSC asks for hundreds of millions to reduce Medicaid, SNAP delays

  21-11-2024 19:19 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- After years of backlogs that have delayed hundreds of thousands of applications for healthcare and food assistance, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting urgent resources from the state to increase efficiency and avoid federal penalties.In their biannual legislative appropriations request, HHSC requested more than $391 million for additional staff and technology improvements they say will streamline their processing of applications for programs like Med
  
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• Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate

  21-11-2024 19:09 via kxan.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer.
  The abrupt withdrawal is a setback to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration, but also a recognition of the resistance the Republican is already encountering from
  
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• Austin airport revives frequent parker rewards program

  21-11-2024 18:22 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Roughly a year and a half after the system went offline, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport confirmed this week its Frequent Parker Program was once again operational.The free membership program allows users to earn points via on-site parking for leisure and business trips, per AUS' parking guide. As points are accrued, customers can earn free parking.Airport officials paused the program in summer 2023 due to "intermittent outages," an AUS spokesperson told KXAN in
  
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• US Marshals task force arrests suspect in deadly shooting of 20-year-old

  21-11-2024 17:43 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A suspect in Austin's 58th homicide of the year was arrested this week by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, which is led by the United States Marshals.
  According to US Marshals, Rudy Tito Zamora, 21, of Austin, was identified as a suspect wanted in connection with the homicide, which happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the 2600 block of Rosewood Avenue.Matthew Escalante, 20, died in the incident, according to the Austin Police Department.
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• Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-defense minister and a Hamas leader

  21-11-2024 17:35 via kxan.com
  
  THE HAGUE (AP) — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas’ military chief, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with the 13-month war in Gaza.
  The warrants said there was reason to believe Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have used “starvation as a method of warfare” by restricting humanitarian aid and have intentionally ta
  
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• Top war-crimes court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials

  21-11-2024 15:59 via kxan.com
  
  THE HAGUE (AP) — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for the leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with their war that began more than a year ago.
  The warrants against Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant focus on allegations Israel has used food as a weapon in its campaign against Hamas in Gaza, a charge Israeli officials deny. Experts have wa
  
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• Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

  21-11-2024 14:56 via kxan.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine claimed Thursday that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at a city. If confirmed, it would be the first time Moscow has used such a weapon in the war.Ukraine did not provide any evidence that an ICBM was used in the attack on the central city of Dnipro, apparently armed with conventional warheads.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a missile used “matches the speed and altitude” of an ICBM. The Kremlin refu
  
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• More violent offense arrests of young teens in Travis County this year

  21-11-2024 14:00 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Jan. 8, homicide detectives with the Austin Police Department began investigating the shooting death of a 21-year-old man in the parking lot of a north Austin apartment complex, which police believed to be a random act of violence.Nearly 3 months later, APD’s investigation led to the arrest of the person who allegedly committed the murder.The person APD arrested was only 13 years old.Since this arrest, five additional juveniles have been arrested and accused of bei
  
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• A comprehensive map of how Texans voted in the 2024 presidential election

  21-11-2024 13:45 via kxan.com
  
  This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story.
  We've created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas. Each story in the KXAN Data Hub is updated as new data becomes available.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Former President Donald Trump is heading back to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 presidential election.In Texas, Trump rece
  
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• International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials

  21-11-2024 13:36 via kxan.com
  
  THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the war in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian territory.
  The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects and is likely to further isolate them and complicate eff
  
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• New Hope Drive extension in Williamson County officially opens with a ribbon cutting

  21-11-2024 13:08 via kxan.com
  
  WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- An extension of New Hope Drive officially opened Wednesday afternoon allowing Williamson County drivers an alternate way to get home. The City of Cedar Park and Williamson County officials held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the road's opening.The City of Cedar Park said the extension of New Hope Drive is just about two miles long and connects Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Sam Bass Road. The road is located just north of FM 1431.An extension of New Hope Drive of
  
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• Attack of the trees: Aging giants wreak havoc in Missouri neighborhood

  21-11-2024 05:38 via kxan.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI)– Problematic trees in a Missouri neighborhood have left residents on edge, with falling limbs damaging property and city crews facing delays in cutting them down.“It happens every day,” Bob Jackson told Nexstar's KTVI. “The tree limbs are falling. It doesn’t have to be windy; it doesn’t have to be stormy.”A fallen branch that totaled a car is just the beginning of the damage Jackson said he has seen around the St. Louis Hills neighborhoo
  
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• Meta's Threads app launches custom feeds amid Bluesky surge

  21-11-2024 05:36 via kxan.com
  
  (The Hill) — Meta's Instagram Threads began rolling out a new custom feed feature to give users the ability to build their feeds around the people and topics they are most interested in.The feature was made available around the globe on Tuesday and allows users to search a topic or profile to curate their custom feeds. Users can now switch between the platform's "For You," "Following" and custom feeds by pulling down on the home screen.
  The rollout came just days after Meta CEO Mark Zucker
  
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• Boil water notice issued for some in Buda, city says

  21-11-2024 05:31 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A boil water notice was issued for some residents in the city of Buda after a "major water line break" happened on South Loop 4, the city said on social media.The line break happened near the Bella Vita Subdivision in Buda, the city said."The downtown area of Buda includes those residents living along and west of Cedar Street; along and south of San Antonio Street; along and north of Goforth Road; and along and East of Arveda Lane," the city said.City of Buda boil water map, Nov
  
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• Taylor man gets 40 years for intoxication manslaughter in deadly crash

  21-11-2024 04:59 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A 42-year-old man was convicted last week on an intoxication manslaughter charge stemming from a deadly crash in Taylor that happened in September 2022, according to a news release from District Attorney Shawn Dick's office.That man was identified as John Crayton, Jr., of Taylor, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison, according to the DA's office.Man arrested in fatal Labor Day crash in TaylorJohn Crayton, Jr., 40 (Courtesy Williamson County District Attorney's Office)Crayton
  
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• CMA Awards 2024 | PHOTOS

  21-11-2024 04:56 via kxan.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NEXSTAR) — A look at some of the biggest moments from the 58th Annual CMA Awards as the stars shine for Country Music’s Biggest Night™ in Nashville, Tennessee.Kacey Musgraves performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)Jelly Roll performs onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee
  
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• Manor ISD gets feedback from community on safety protocols following fatal stabbing

  21-11-2024 04:15 via kxan.com
  
  MANOR, Texas (KXAN) --- On Wednesday, the Manor Independent School District held a meeting for the community to voice safety needs at its campuses.18-year-old charged with murder after fellow Manor student dies in stabbingThis comes less than a month after police arrested a student and charged them for stabbing and killing another student on a high school campus. Manor mourns loss of student, cancels classes at high school where student died until Monday"It's really about talking and listening t
  
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• Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Green Day to headline Coachella 2025

  21-11-2024 01:43 via kxan.com
  
  (KTLA) -- The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, with Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone headlining across the festival’s two weekends next April.Lady Gaga will headline night one, April 11 and 18, alongside Missy Elliott, Benson Boone, Three 6 Mafia, and Miike Snow. The "Bad Romance" singer previously headlined Coachella in 2017.Green Day leads the lineup on night two, April 12 and 19. The Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers will make thei
  
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• New Austin Energy solar program wants to make better use of Austin’s endless sunshine 

  21-11-2024 00:32 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Energy is rolling out a new program that encourages commercial property owners to lease out large empty spaces – like rooftops and parking lots – for solar panels. The energy provider is rolling out the Solar Standard Offer program which allows commercial property owners to rent space to third-party solar developers or host solar panels on their property. The energy generated from the solar panels would then be sold back to Austin Energy, adding to A
  
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• Texas implements new efforts on the border as Abbott warns of 'potential mass migration'

  21-11-2024 00:28 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Migrant crossings along the Texas border are at their lowest level in years, a dip achieved through seasonal trends, federal executive action and the state's Operation Lone Star -- but state leaders are not pulling back from the border yet."We're not letting up at all," Gov. Greg Abbott told Fox News' Sean Hannity Tuesday night. "We have to get them out of our country as quickly as possible, but we have to multitask... we have to at the same time ensure that we are building t
  
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• 'Playing around': Teen's cousin charged with manslaughter for shooting, killing him

  21-11-2024 00:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN)—Months after the death of a 13-year-old in a northeast Austin home, his 18-year-old cousin is now facing manslaughter charges, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.Julian Sandoval-Hernandez was shot in the head, by his now 18-year-old cousin Charles Simmons, according to court documents. The shooting happened on Kelton Drive, according to police.Simmons was charged with tampering with evidence. His attorney provided KXAN with a statement.
  This is an unfortunate incident.
  
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• 'Playing around': Teen charged with manslaughter in 13-year-old cousin's death

  21-11-2024 00:23 via kxan.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Months after the death of a 13-year-old in a northeast Austin home, his 18-year-old cousin is now facing a manslaughter charge, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.Julian Sandoval-Hernandez was shot in the head, by his now 18-year-old cousin Charles Simmons, according to court documents. The shooting happened on Kelton Drive, according to police.Simmons was also charged with tampering with evidence. His attorney provided KXAN with a statement.
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